Getting ready for the parade to start
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In character, Bob Evans aka Mr. Bumble, Kelly Netusil, Sowerberry
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Festive decorations adorned the village
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Santa, aka Vincent Sanfilippo
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The ferry brought visitors to the village of Port Jefferson to enjoy the many activities held during the festival
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Fortunes Follies as the Society of the Asylum for Destitute Sailors
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Backstage Dancers at the opening ceremony
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Jennifer Hildreth
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Co-Honoree of the festival Kathy O'Sullivan, Maggie Loschiabo, former mayor of Port Jefferson Jeanne Garant
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The festival is officially called to commence
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Mayor, Village of Port Jefferson Margot Garant, Dickens Mayor Ben Evolent
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Pt Jefferson Mayor, Margot Garant
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Opening ceremony
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Knot World Pretzels served hot pretzels with a side of mustard
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The very talented duo, Mike Bracciodieta, Brian Mori-Pt. Jeff Library Maintenance, created The Grinch
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Gary Hawrylko, Lyn Mansueto, Doris Hawrylko, John Rotter
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Griffin age 13, Evan age 13
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The parade
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The parade
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The parade route concluded down by the harbor for the opening ceremony
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The parade festivities
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The parade festivities
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Father Christmas aboard the Port Jefferson Ferry float
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Backstage dancers waved to the crowd and handed out candy to the children watching the parade
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The dancers of Backstage
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The parade festivities
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Village of Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant led the parade through the streets of the village
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Village of Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant led the parade through the streets of the village
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Village of Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant led the parade through the streets of the village
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Father Christmas
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The parade festivities
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Frank Martinez, Melissa Hayes
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Festival of Trees
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Bridgehampton National Bank sponsored tree
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Alex Zaho, Emily Chen, Averie age 7, Kirah age 3
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Ice skating on the harbor by The Rinx
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The 23rd Annual Charles Dickens Festival in the Village of Port Jefferson was held the weekend of December 1–2, 2018. A festive, holiday parade and opening ceremony kicked off the festival, which was enjoyed by visitors from near and far.
